New Mexico State University Fraternity Brings Awareness to University About Cyber-Bullying and Intolerance

Online, October 22, 2010 (Newswire.com) - - Across the nation today, people came together to celebrate the lives of all who have been lost recently tragically to cyber-bullying and intolerance; Lambda Chi Alpha Zeta Gamma Zeta fraternity members at New Mexico State University led the way for their peers at NMSU.

"We wanted to help. We didn't know how or what to do, so we spread the word," says senior Roger Vigil, the IFC President at NMSU, and an active Lambda Chi Alpha member. "We all have Facebook accounts, we all see the news, and know what's going on. We can not be silent any longer about these kids. We are growing up in a digital world. As the generation that is most affected by computers, and cyber-bullying, we need to take a stand. It needs to stop."

The Lambda Chi's asked all of the other Greeks at NMSU to also participate; to show their support and stand-up for cyber-bullying and intolerance. "By wearing purple we are saying that we will not tolerate discrimination, harassment or violence against anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or national origin," Vigil stated. "As a Greek Community this is a great opportunity to speak out to the community and be an example to the University by making this statement."

Lambda Chi Alpha was founded as a tradition to complement higher education by providing young men with opportunities for academic achievement, leadership development, and lifelong friendships," says sophomore active member, Andrew Beck. "We hope that we are preparing to be the leaders of tomorrow, and what better way than to start today? Show our community, our friends, our peers, and acquaintances that cyber-bullying is NOT cool. It must stop. We must learn to be tolerant of each other."

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NMSU Lambda Chi Alpha Press Contact:
Kyle Merhege
[email protected]

NMSU IFC Press Contact:
Roger Vigil
[email protected]